Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

PROGRAM PURPOSE

The curriculum in Business Administration provides a solid foundation in both quantitative techniques and management theory. Taking the behavioral science/human relations point of view, the program recognizes that sound practice requires sound theory. The case method is often used to illustrate theory in practice. Ethics and a global business orientation are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

The breadth of expertise required is evident from the many courses offered on varied topics: Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Marketing, Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Communication, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Law, Finance, Banking, Human Resources Management and Management Information Systems.

Curriculum

One hundred twenty credit hours for various courses and six credit hours for internship are structured into four groups

A student must complete all the ten general education courses and twenty six core courses offered by the program. He/she is required to concentrate in any one of the nine specialization major areas, as mentioned below, by completing 12 credit hours courses in an area. In addition, students must complete the internship program with a passing grade. Courses for the individual students are subject to approval of VUB authority.